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Vocabulary Building: Uncommon Words

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What does the word 'masticate' mean?

To cook food at high temperature
To eat a large quantity of food
To swallow food quickly
To chew or crush food (correct)

What is a mausoleum?

A large, elaborate tomb (correct)
A grand, luxurious hotel
A beautiful, natural park
A small, simple house

What does the word 'mellifluous' describe?

A loud or harsh voice
A quiet or whispery voice
A fast or rapid voice
A sweet or musical voice (correct)

What is a metamorphosis?

A complete change in form or character (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is an obdurate person?

Someone who is very stubborn and refuses to change (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is an ovation?

A loud and enthusiastic show of appreciation (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'kowtow' mean?

to act in an excessively subservient manner (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'labyrinthine' network like?

irregular and twisting (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'languid' describe?

a person who is slow and relaxed (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'libation'?

a drink poured out as an offering to a deity (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does 'loquacious' mean?

tending to talk a great deal (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a 'luminary'?

someone who is notable in a particular field (C) Signup and view all the answers

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